Midway Farm Equipment Family-owned farm business thrives in Mt. Lake erage of almost three sales a day, plus parts sales and repair services. The growth has three factors. Midway Farm Equipment is one of the last independent and family. owned equipment dealers in southwest Minnesota and it is the connection to its customer base that is making the business flourish and grow. They a are a full-line AGCO dealership that has rover 50 Midway works to have a good working inventory of both new, used, and late model used (including lease return equipment 3 to 5 years old) equipment available. Great job opportunities been in the area for The company covers a wide area as the last independent AGCO dealer in southwest Minnesota and eastern South Dakota, and has developed a strong reputation in this area, with Massey-Ferguson and Gleaner as two of many strong, major brands avail able manager of the Kyle Smith is the manager business, and he e people we get to work with "The p are e salt of the earth type people. They are the farmers, pro- ducers, ranchers, and great comm nity people, and they really are some Midway currently has 20 full time employees and Smith is seeking to hire additional workers and has competi- tive pay along with the full array of benefits. Smith says there are current needs for a Sales professional, a Ser vice Manager, a Parts salesman and service tech technicians. More information for all ope lopen positions at of the most enjoyable people you could ever work with. We often end up creat ng lifelong t s and building that trust long run is very rewarding." relationship over the Smith and his business partner Mike Pidde bought the business in 2022 and are looking forward to con- tinuing Midway's long tradition of serving local farmers. Smith has been with the company over 20 years and the dealership has roots back to 1932, so the connections to the local area are strong, and also wide, as Midway serves customers in South Dakota. lowa and Wisconsin as well. "We are a stable business," said Smith, "and we are a growing busi- ness, Last year, the business did 921 sales transactions for equipment, for an aw Innovation is Bult to integrite features help you d beakthrough but hassle-free. Your f Many other dealers have discontin- ued the smaller, short line companies who make more specialized equip ment like rakes, augers, a and d mowers. y offers products a Midway ts and for over 20 short Midway is an is an There are many people who do not want to deal with corporate entities who may not have t e the same loyalty and relationship with customers. supervice independent at dealer About the last factor, Smith adds. "Our customers want t at to deal with somebody they can sit down with and work out problems a s and solutions. are easy to g The make a decision with us and ployee to emplog with from an em not e to go through a five-layer chain of command that big corporate dealer would Smith says selling new and used equipment, and both major brand and short line equipment is a key A fair and accurate evaluation of used equipment is also important, and May Farm Advertorial indd 1 s with experience in different e t equipment brands, lines or industries are welcome. independent and non-cor Midway's it porate environment is a big advantage, in Smith's view "As an i dealehdent, family-run WHEN YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR TRACTOR YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR OPERATION. one of o equip.com. MASSEY FERGUSON tractor the new Massey Ferguson 670055 loader in handle the toughest With Massey Ferguson's latest technological a ur operation run at peak officiency rably and and th Smith, "I think we standpoint. With our track record, we should be able to a very stable career." Currently Midway has 10 employees Smith recalls. in 2. and Smith said, "I think that in time if we could double that number, we would definitely have the work to do. Smith is excited for the future, and www.masseyferguson.us his attitude to employees is this: "You are never a number to us. You are a person with a family at home, and working here, you become part of our family Service is essential Smith understands service is es sential for customers and is proud of Midway's history of working with customers to get items back out and working as soon as possible, "Just selling t g the product is only the first part," Smith said. "We need to provide parts and service in the long run. Because everything breaks down. everything fails sooner or later, and it doesn't matter what brand or color it is." ACC Current trends Big tractors are still in short supply. says Smith, and buyers need to plan ahead. The market for good, clean, used tractors and planters is still very strong. The supply for tractors 100 horse power or below seems to have caught up, but they can sell quite fast, as Midway is thankful for the custom- ers. "Without good customers, there would be no need for us," said Smith. "We are truly thankful." CHECK OUT THE MASSEY FERGUSON 6700S SERIES of AG00 Midway Farm Equipment Mt.Lake, MN G 507-427-3414-800-657-3249 midwayfarmequip.com 523200314555 PM Midway Farm Equipment Family - owned farm business thrives in Mt. Lake erage of almost three sales a day , plus parts sales and repair services . The growth has three factors . Midway Farm Equipment is one of the last independent and family . owned equipment dealers in southwest Minnesota and it is the connection to its customer base that is making the business flourish and grow . They a are a full - line AGCO dealership that has rover 50 Midway works to have a good working inventory of both new , used , and late model used ( including lease return equipment 3 to 5 years old ) equipment available . Great job opportunities been in the area for The company covers a wide area as the last independent AGCO dealer in southwest Minnesota and eastern South Dakota , and has developed a strong reputation in this area , with Massey - Ferguson and Gleaner as two of many strong , major brands avail able manager of the Kyle Smith is the manager business , and he e people we get to work with " The p are e salt of the earth type people . They are the farmers , pro ducers , ranchers , and great comm nity people , and they really are some Midway currently has 20 full time employees and Smith is seeking to hire additional workers and has competi tive pay along with the full array of benefits . Smith says there are current needs for a Sales professional , a Ser vice Manager , a Parts salesman and service tech technicians . More information for all ope lopen positions at of the most enjoyable people you could ever work with . We often end up creat ng lifelong t s and building that trust long run is very rewarding . " relationship over the Smith and his business partner Mike Pidde bought the business in 2022 and are looking forward to con tinuing Midway's long tradition of serving local farmers . Smith has been with the company over 20 years and the dealership has roots back to 1932 , so the connections to the local area are strong , and also wide , as Midway serves customers in South Dakota . lowa and Wisconsin as well . " We are a stable business , " said Smith , " and we are a growing busi ness , Last year , the business did 921 sales transactions for equipment , for an aw Innovation is Bult to integrite features help you d beakthrough but hassle - free . Your f Many other dealers have discontin ued the smaller , short line companies who make more specialized equip ment like rakes , augers , a and d mowers . y offers products a Midway ts and for over 20 short Midway is an is an There are many people who do not want to deal with corporate entities who may not have t e the same loyalty and relationship with customers . supervice independent at dealer About the last factor , Smith adds . " Our customers want t at to deal with somebody they can sit down with and work out problems a s and solutions . are easy to g The make a decision with us and ployee to emplog with from an em not e to go through a five - layer chain of command that big corporate dealer would Smith says selling new and used equipment , and both major brand and short line equipment is a key A fair and accurate evaluation of used equipment is also important , and May Farm Advertorial indd 1 s with experience in different e t equipment brands , lines or industries are welcome . independent and non - cor Midway's it porate environment is a big advantage , in Smith's view " As an i dealehdent , family - run WHEN YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR TRACTOR YOU GET MORE OUT OF YOUR OPERATION . one of o equip.com . MASSEY FERGUSON tractor the new Massey Ferguson 670055 loader in handle the toughest With Massey Ferguson's latest technological a ur operation run at peak officiency rably and and th Smith , " I think we standpoint . With our track record , we should be able to a very stable career . " Currently Midway has 10 employees Smith recalls . in 2. and Smith said , " I think that in time if we could double that number , we would definitely have the work to do . Smith is excited for the future , and www.masseyferguson.us his attitude to employees is this : " You are never a number to us . You are a person with a family at home , and working here , you become part of our family Service is essential Smith understands service is es sential for customers and is proud of Midway's history of working with customers to get items back out and working as soon as possible , " Just selling t g the product is only the first part , " Smith said . " We need to provide parts and service in the long run . Because everything breaks down . everything fails sooner or later , and it doesn't matter what brand or color it is . " ACC Current trends Big tractors are still in short supply . says Smith , and buyers need to plan ahead . The market for good , clean , used tractors and planters is still very strong . The supply for tractors 100 horse power or below seems to have caught up , but they can sell quite fast , as Midway is thankful for the custom ers . " Without good customers , there would be no need for us , " said Smith . " We are truly thankful . " CHECK OUT THE MASSEY FERGUSON 6700S SERIES of AG00 Midway Farm Equipment Mt.Lake , MN G 507-427-3414-800-657-3249 midwayfarmequip.com 523200314555 PM